Embraer delivers China's first Lineage 1000

23 December, 2011

SOURCE: Flight International

BY: Firdaus Hashim

Singapore

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has delivered its first Lineage 1000 executive jet to an unnamed customer in China.

"It is inspiring news to have the first Lineage 1000 delivered to the Greater China Region, which is an important milestone for the company's presence in this market," said Embraer China's president, Guan Dongyuan.

Based on the E-195 airliner, the Lineage 1000 is Embraer's largest executive jet and can accommodate up to 19 passengers.

It is powered by two General Electric CF34-10E7-B engines and has a range of 8,334km (4,500nm). The aircraft can fly non-stop on routes such as Beijing-Dubai and Hong Kong-Sydney.